President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered the government Wednesday to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of Korean nationals in regions affected by an escalating conflict in the Middle East and to mitigate its impact on the economy and energy sup…

Seoul shares closed lower for the third consecutive day Wednesday as investors sat on the sidelines amid the escalating tension in the Middle East following Iran’s massive missile attack against Israel. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar…